Columbus Crew signs Cole Mrowka to first-team contract

The Columbus Crew announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Club has signed Columbus Crew 2 and academy player Cole Mrowka to a first-team contract. Mrowka is the 22nd homegrown player in Club history, with his contract running through 2026 with Club options for 2027 and 2028. Mrowka began his journey with the Crew in July 2022, beginning with the Crew academy. Mrowka started all games … Continue reading Columbus Crew signs Cole Mrowka to first-team contract

Crew draws with Minnesota 1-1 after late Loons equalizer

On the back of their 1-0 win against Atlanta United last weekend, the Columbus Crew faced their first road test of the season, heading to the Twin Cities to face Minnesota United.  The first 20 minutes of the match saw the Loons all over Columbus, dictating play. A high-pressing United pinned the Crew in its defensive half for most of the first 45 minutes, showing … Continue reading Crew draws with Minnesota 1-1 after late Loons equalizer

Columbus Crew presented with Championship Rings prepared by Josten’s during pregame ceremonies

Ahead of the season opener against Atlanta United, the Columbus Crew players, staff, and club personnel received their championship rings to celebrate the team’s third MLS Cup, making them the third most winningest team in MLS.  After enduring challenging matchups, including two 120 matches against Orlando City SC and FC Cincinnati and the final against LAFC, Columbus emerged victorious under first-year head coach Wilfried Nancy.  … Continue reading Columbus Crew presented with Championship Rings prepared by Josten’s during pregame ceremonies

Massive Report predicts the 2024 season

With the 2024 MLS season inching closer and closer for the Columbus Crew, it’s time for the staff to predict how the Black & Gold will perform. All staff members were asked to give their finish, MVP, Golden Boot winner and Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). Ty Fisher  The Columbus Crew proved me wrong in my initial prediction last year. Though it was not … Continue reading Massive Report predicts the 2024 season

Columbus Crew to host Aston Villa for Leagues Cup showcase

The Columbus Crew announced Friday morning that the Club will host English Premier League side Aston Villa as part of the Leagues Cup showcase on Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m. from Lower.com Field. The Crew earned a bye into the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup after winning their third MLS Cup in franchise history. “Aston Villa is a historic English Premier League … Continue reading Columbus Crew to host Aston Villa for Leagues Cup showcase

Columbus Crew sign Mo Farsi to multi-year contract extension

The Columbus Crew announced Wednesday morning that the Club has signed Mohamed Farsi to a contract extension through 2027, with a Club option in 2028. Currently in his third season with the Black & Gold, Farsi has gone through the successful player pathway as his companion Jacen Russell-Rowe. Signed from Columbus Crew 2, Farsi has seen success since joining the Club in 2022 with the … Continue reading Columbus Crew sign Mo Farsi to multi-year contract extension

MLS to begin 2024 season with replacement referees

The buzz surrounding the league’s return is electrifying as the kickoff for the highly anticipated 2024 MLS season looms. Yet, uncertainty crackles through the air with talks of potential replacement referees taking center stage. First reported by Tom Bogert and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the union Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) were in talks about a new CBA … Continue reading MLS to begin 2024 season with replacement referees

Columbus Crew is a prime example of a strong player pathway

The Columbus Crew has embodied what having a successful player pathway to the professional ranks looks like. The Black & Gold have enjoyed success across multiple levels of the club in recent years. The Crew Academy recently finished third in the UPSL National Finals. Columbus Crew 2 of MLS Next Pro enjoyed back-to-back appearances in the cup final and everyone in Central Ohio is still … Continue reading Columbus Crew is a prime example of a strong player pathway

Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew announced Friday afternoon that the club has signed homegrown midfielder Sean Zawadzki to a multi-year contract extension through 2027. In his third season with the Black and Gold, Zawadzki is one of the recent success stories of the Crew Academy. His journey has taken him from the club ranks to featuring with the first team and contributing key minutes. “After nearly 10 … Continue reading Sean Zawadzki signs multi-year deal with Columbus Crew

Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament

Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX released information Wednesday about the new tournament format and groups for the 2024 Leagues Cup. This is the second edition of the international competition, featuring all clubs from MLS and Liga MX. The official CONCACAF Competition takes place from July 26-August 25, 2024. Games will be played in the United States and Canada, with the top three finishers … Continue reading Leagues Cup announces new tournament format, groups for 2024 tournament

The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule

It’s been a short offseason for the Columbus Crew. The Black & Gold won MLS Cup on Dec. 9 and will be back on the training field next week. The Crew released the club’s 2024 preseason schedule on Thursday afternoon ahead of players reporting back in Columbus over the weekend. The team will have training sessions at OhioHealth Performance Center, Port St. Lucie, Florida and … Continue reading The Crew releases 2024 preseason schedule

Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach

Columbus Crew 2 head coach Laurent Courtois is set to join MLS side CF Montreal as the club’s next head coach. This was first reported by Tom Bogert of The Athletic and confirmed by Massive Report. Courtois, who joined the Black & Gold organization as the first-ever Crew 2 head coach in 2022, helped guide Columbus’ reserve side to the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup … Continue reading Crew 2’s Laurent Courtois to join CF Montreal as head coach

Official: The Crew working to sign veteran MLS free agent Derrick Jones

This is an updated story from a piece reported on by Tyler Fisher and Patrick Murphy on Dec. 15. The signing is now official. Less than a week after winning the 2023 MLS Cup, the Columbus Crew was already hard at work on preparing the roster for the 2024 season and a run at trophies in multiple competitions. The newly crowned champions of MLS were … Continue reading Official: The Crew working to sign veteran MLS free agent Derrick Jones

The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

The short but busy offseason continues for the Columbus Crew. The reigning MLS Cup champions announced the signing of goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen as a free agent on Thursday. Hagen recently featured with Bnei Sakhanin FC from the Israeli Premier League and has signed for the 2024 season with option years through 2026. Hagen will be added to the roster pending receiving his International Transfer Certificate … Continue reading The Crew signs goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen

The Crew re-signs defender Rudy Camacho through 2025 season

The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday morning that the club has re-signed defender Rudy Camacho. The centerback joined the Black & Gold midway through the year, helping anchor the backline en route to their third MLS Cup in franchise history. Joining in the summer, Camacho has played every minute of the club’s playoff run. Camacho appeared in eight of his 11 regular season matches, before recording … Continue reading The Crew re-signs defender Rudy Camacho through 2025 season